National Olympics of Universities of the Third Age and the Senior Organizations

Name:
National Olympics of Universities of the Third Age and the Senior Organizations

When:
Every year since 2008

Where:
Łazy, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Who:
University of the Third Age in Łazy

Reach:
In 2016 - nearly 1,000 athletes

Description:
National Olympics of Universities of the Third Age and the Senior Organizations “Third Age On Start” is held since 2008 in Łazy, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. It is one of the biggest sport events of its kind in Poland. In 2016 it was attended by 57 Universities of the Third Age - nearly 1,000 athletes.
During this year's Olympics a record was broken, 60 of the Universities of the Third Age and senior organizations, including those of Ukraine and Austria, took part.
The sport event always starts with the official opening of the Olympics, which takes place on the Mitręga Reservoir. This is always accompanied by a festive march of the crews under the stage.
There is also one of the most important elements of any Olympics - the inflammation of the Olympic torch. Members of the Third Age Universities competed in various disciplines: swimming, athletics, canoeing, table tennis, shooting, boule, bridge, chess and archery.


Occupazione: Lavoro

Località: Città

Età: Adulto